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Book SynopsisThe trio of brave friends who make up Sharks, Inc.Luke, Maribel and Sabinadive into a crocodile-filled adventure in Crocs, the third book in bestselling author Randy Wayne White's Sharks Incorporated series.
Marine biologist Doc Ford has a new mission for Sharks Inc.: visit Sanibel Island's remote Bone Field to find a wild orange tree that''s survived a disease destroying Florida's citrus. There, the members of Sharks Incorporated find oranges unlike any they've ever seen, but can't find the tree Doc needs. Worse, the area is protected by a massive saltwater crocodile.
What the team doesn't expect is to meet a reclusive woman who threatens to call the police if they trespass on her land again. Reluctant to give up, the trio learns she needs help. When she was young, the woman found King Calusa''s grave. Now, she believes the ghost of the dead king, who was beheaded by Spanish explorers 500 years ago, is haunting her.
To uncover the truth, the kids
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Praise for Stingers "Something for everyone but especially fans of fast-paced eco-fiction." - Kirkus "Full of facts about wildlife and preservation and survival tips, all infused with an appreciation and respect for local habitats." - Booklist Praise for Fins "Kids who enjoy adventure, science and sharks will be hooked by this swashbuckling story." - Tampa Bay Times "[Fins] examines how a difficult past can give strength and shape an intentional present.This well-paced, exciting series opener will keep readers on their toes." - Kirkus "Give to readers looking for science-based mysteries." - Booklist "Nobody navigates the natural beauty and dangerous twists of Florida's mangrove backwaters better than Randy Wayne White. Part detective novel, part field guide, and 100 percent authentic Florida--this fun and suspenseful tale shows Randy Wayne White is an undisputed master of his craft, and this place." --John Rasmus, former editor in chief at Nat Geo Traveler, Men's Journal, and Outside "Filled with scoundrels, humor, sharks, intrepid kids, and a surprise ending all wrapped around an environmental theme. Prepare yourself for a fast boatload of fun!" - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
